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REVOLUTIONARY RELICS 



EXHIBITED AT 



No. 56, Beacon Street, 



TUNE, 1875 




BOSTON: 

Published by the Ladies' Centennial Commission, 
1875- 



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COMMITTEE. 



RICHARD CODMAN. 

SAMUEL A. DRAKE. 

RICHARD FROTHINGHAM. 

SAMUEL A. GREEN. 

Miss SUSAN HALE. 

Mrs. AUGUSTUS HEMENWAY. 

Mrs. S. T. HOOPER. 

B. JOY JEFFRIES. 
MARTIN P. KENNARD. 

C. G. LORING. 
THEODORE LYMAN. 



AUGUSTUS T. PERKINS. 
EDWARD N. PERKINS. 
CHARLES L. PIERSON. 
EDWARD G. PORTER. 
SAMUEL M. QUINCY. 
Mrs. JOHN REVERE. 
Miss L. P. SOHIER. 
Mrs. CHARLES STEEDMAN. 
J. COLLINS WARREN. 
W. H. WHITMORE. 
HAMILTON WILD. 



CATALOGUE OF REVOLUTIONARY RELICS. 



The Committee do not assume to anthetiticate any of the articles in this Collection. 

1. Revolutionary Autographs James T. Fields. 

2. Silver Sugar-Bowl made by Paul Revere Airs. Olio Dressel. 

3. Photograph, Col. Thomas Crafts and Wife with 

Letter E. B. Robbins. 

4. 5. Letters to Dr. Jeffries, 1774, 1775 ; from Gen. J. 

Knox and Adino Paddock, and from American 
Prisoners in Halifax Hospital ; Weather Report, 
June 17, 1775; Bill Sale of Negro Boy, loj-., 
1775 Dr. B. Joy Jeffries. 

6. Portrait, Earl Percy, by Vandyke Dr. B. Joy Jeffries. 

7. Old Table rescued from Fire in Charlestown, 1775 John Allen. 

8. View of Boston, engraved by Paul Revere T. J. Homer. 

9. Autograph of Gen. Joseph Warren Dr. J. Collins Warren. 

10. Commission signed by Gen. Warren, May 9, i-jji^..Dr.J. Collins Warren. 

1 1. Grenadier Cap from Braintree Dr. J, Collins Warren. 

12. Old Chair Cover James Diwatit. 

13. Passes from Admiral Graves and from Selectmen 

of Boston, 1775, to Dr. John Jeffries Dr. B. J. Jeffries. 

14. Autograph and Portrait of Ralph Farnham, the 

last Survivor of the Battle of Bunker Hill. Died 

1861, aged 105 M.P. Kemiard. 



1 5. Autograph of Jona. Harrington, the last Survivor 

of the Battle of Lexington. Died 1854, aged 95 M. P. Kennard. 

16. Commission issued to Josiah Fuller, signed by 

Israel Putnam, May 6, 1775 S. S. Winchester. 

17. Portfolio of Autograph Letters, 1775 M. P. Kennard. 

18. Sampler, view of Hancock House, 1756, worked 

by Hannah, daughter of James Otis William C. Otis. 

19. Key to Hancock House and Surroundings, 1755-60 William C. Otis. 

20. Portrait of George Jaffrey, by Copley Dr. B. J. Jeffries. 

21. Portrait, Mrs. Jaffrey, by Copley Dr. B. J. Jeffries. 

22. Portrait, Dr. John Jeffries, iSio Dr. B. J. Jeffries. 

23. Portrait, David Mason James L. Little. 

24. Coat of arms, David Mason James L. Little. 

25. Masonic Certificate, 1770 James L. Little. 

26. 27. Coat and Vest of Luther Little James L. Little. 

28. Punch-Bowl of Jacob Petit James L. Little. 

29. Portrait of Luther Little James L. Little. 

30. Platter used bv the British at the Munroe Tavern 

on the day of the Battle of Lexington. . William A. Munroe, Waverley. 

31. Spur used by Charles Carroll in the Revolutionary 

War W.E. Clayton. 

32. Portrait of Gov. Benjamin Pierce of N. H Mrs. Gen. Benham. 

33. Photograph, statue of Minute-Man in Lexington 

Memorial Hall Rrj. E. G. Porter, Lexington. 

34. Copper Teakettle used by Col. Timothy Bigelow 

in the Revolutionary War Mrs, T/teo. Chase. 

35. Engraving of Dr. John Jeffries from his Narrative 

of Balloon Trip from England to France, iy86.. . .Dr. B. J, Jeffries. 

36. Journal of the House of Representatives, Massa- 

chusetts Colony, 1772 Albert E. Proctor. 

37. Chair made from Wood of Building erected in 

Dock Square, 16S0 Mrs. Frank. Thompson. 



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38. Cannon Ball and Stand ; Ball fired from Copp's 

' Hill, 1775 Mrs. Frank. Thompson. 

39. Linen Fire Bag, made in 1796 Mrs. Frank. Thompson. 

40. Cartridge-Box carried in Battle of Bunker Hill by 

Capt. Robert Caller, 1775 Mrs. Frank. Thompson. 

41. Photograph, Hancock House, 1S50 Miss R. Salisbury. 

42. Photograph, Old Hancock House, 1789 Miss R. Salisbury. 

43. Portrait, William Greenleaf, by Copley R. C. Greenleaf. 

44. Portrait, Mrs. Greenleaf ; Copley : pierced by 

British bayonet R. C. Greenleaf. 

45. Engraving, Key to Battle Bunker Hill (very rare). Dr. J. Collins Warrett. 

46. Photographs, Gen. Warren's Skull : showing bul- 

let-hole Dr. y. Collins Warren. 

47. Children of the Revolution, Gore Family, by 

Copley Misses Robbins. 

48. Children of the Revolution, Gore Family, by Copley. . . .Misses Robbins. 

49. John Hancock's Sideboard Alfred Greenough. 

50. Battle of Lexington, introducing Gen. Warren Charles Lyman. 

51. View of Boston from a Drawing made by Gov. 

Pownal Dr. J. R. Chadwick. 

52. Mrs. Hancock's Wedding Fan Samuel Andrews. 

53. Four Silver Buckles Samuel Andrezvs. 

54. Candlesticks Mrs. T. F. Richardson. 

55. Spinning Wheel Mrs. T. F. Richardson. 

56. "Columbian Centinel," announcing Death of Gen. 

Washington Mrs. Beach, Hingham. 

57. Brooch containing Washington's Hair Mrs. C. F. Shimmin. 

58. Silver Porringer made by Paul Revere Dr. John Jeffries. 

59. Revolutionary Gun, used at Bunker Hill Mr. Charles Lyman. 

60. Teapot used by Gov. Hancock in his Journeys Gen. S. Andrews. 

61. Portrait, Judge Edmund Quincy, Father of Mrs. 

Hancock Gen. S. Andreius. 



62. Sampler Gen. S. Andrews. 

63. Autograph Letter of John Hancock Gen. S, Andrews. 

64. Picture of Old Meeting-House in Hingham Gen. S. Andre%vs. 

65. Coin-Scales used at the time of the Revolution Mrs. R. H. Eddy. 

66. Sword worn by Adjutant John Sargent during 

Shay's Rebellion, and previously by an Officer in 

the Revolution Gen. Andrews. 

67. Photograph, Statue of Samuel Adams, by Mill- 

more, in Lexington Memorial Hall Rev. E. G. Porter. 

68. Photograph, Statue of John Hancock, by Gould, 

in Lexington Memorial Hall Rev. E. G. Porter. 

69. Ring presented by Gen. Benjamin Lincoln, con- 

taining his hair Mrs. Elliott Russell. 

70. Wine-stand from the Gov. Eustis House, Roxbnry, 

used by Lafayette Mrs. Wesley Wolcott. 

71. Portrait of Daniel, Peter (Chief Justice), and An- 

drew Oliver (Lieutenant-Governor), painted in , 

1730 by Smybert Dr. P'. E. Oliver. 

72. Portrait of Gen. Warren (Crayon) C. F. Adams, 

73. Prints on Satin, Mourning at the Death of Gen. 

Washington C. P. Adams. 

74. Spinet : Ancient Musical Instrument, 1773 Chickering d^ Son. 

75. Revolutionary Sword, Shoes, and Epaulet... .Mrs. Geoi-ge T. Bigelow. 

76. Gravy Boat which belonged to a set of china used 

by Washington when he first went to house- 
keeping J. S Amory. 

77. Custard Cup with arms of the Cincinnati, belonging 

to a set imported by Washington for use when 

entertaining that society J. S. Amory. 

78. China Vase which stood on the mantelpiece of 

the house occupied by Washington in Philadel- 
phia as his residence when President of the U. S J- S. Amory. 



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79- Piece of Brocade Mrs. George T. Bigelmv. 

80. Silver Porringer presented to Abigail Adams on 

the birth of John Quincy Adams Mrs. C. F. Adams, Jnn. 

81. Watch of Mrs. John Adams Mrs. C. F. Adams, Jun. 

82. Bed Quilt Mrs. C. F. Adatns, Jun. 

83. Toilet Cover Mrs. C. F. Adams, Jun. 

84. Engraving by Paul Revere .Mrs. C. F. Adams, Jun. 

85. Flag belonging to Col. Samuel B. Webb, Aide to 

Gen. Washington Mrs. Col. Laidley, N. Y. 

86. Flag belonging to Col. Samuel B. Webb, Aide to 

Gen. Washington. Mrs. Col. Laidley, N. Y. 

87. Tureen and Dish Miss E. C. Adams. 

88. Baby Cap worn by John and John Quincy Adams. . .Miss E. C. Adams. 

89. Knee Buckle worn by Gen. Webb Mrs. Col. Laidley, JV. Y. 

90. Stock worn by Gen. Washington Hfrs. Col. Laidley, JV. Y. 

91. Piece of the original "Cincinnati" ribbon Mrs. Col. Laidley, N. Y. 

92. Plate belonging to Gen. Webb Mrs. Col. Laidley, JV. Y. 

93. Sword picked up on Bunker Hill after the bat- 

tle fF. F. Gardiner, Dover. 

94. Portrait of Thomas Jefferson Mrs. C. F. Adams. 

95. Commission of Capt. Joseph Mansfield of New 

Haven, issued by authority of King George IH., 

signed by Jonathan Trumbull E. Blakeslee. 

96. Powder Horn, made by Daniel Lucas ; carried in 

French and Indian War 1755, by his son in Rev- 
olutionary War, and by Jona. Clifford in War 
of 1812 H. L. Richardson. 

97. Painting, Birthplace of Gen. Warren Dr. A. II. Nichols. 

98. Plate- Warmer used by Mrs. John Adams Miss E. C. Adams. 

99. Arm-Chair used by Mrs. John Adams Miss E. C. Adams. 

100. Mirror used by Mrs. John Adams Miss E. C. Adams. 

loi. Work-Stand used by Mrs. John Adams Miss E. C. Adams. 



102. Copper Preserving Dish, very old, used by Mrs, 

John Adams Miss E. C. Adams. 

103. Portrait of Jolm Adams at 28 years, painted by 

Blythe, 1763 Miss E. C. Adavis. 

104. Portrait of Mrs. John Adams, by Blythe, 1763 Miss E. C. Adams. 

105. Print, Bunker Hill Monument Mrs. M. F. Goodzuin. 

106. Print, Battle of Bunker Hill Mrs. M. F. Goodwin. 

1 07. Portrait of Dr. John Warren, by Pope Mrs. Nathaniel Walker. 

loS. Portrait of Gen. Heath Mrs. G. Breiver. 

109. Portrait of Gen. Washington, by Stuart T. J. Coolidge. 

1 10. Portrait of Thomas Jefferson, by Stuart T. y. Coolidge. 

111. Portrait of James Madison, by Stuart T. y. Coolidge. 

112. Portrait of John Adams, by Stuart T y. Coolidge. 

113. Pitcher, belonging to Gen. Lincoln C. F. Shimmin. 

114. Portrait, Mrs. Mercy Scollay, 1793 Dr. yacob Bigelow. 

1 1 5. Portrait, John Scollay, 1793 ^''- yi-'^'^ob Bigelo7i). 

1 16. Portrait. John Adams, 90 years ol.d Doll &= liichards. 

117. "Cincinnati" Diploma (signed by Washington) Mrs. Gen. Benhani. 

1 18. Mantel Clock of Gov. Hutchinson Henry y. Gardner. 

tig. Sword Cane of Hon. Henry Gardner, first Treas. 

Mass Henry y. Gardner. 

120. Commission issued to Henry Gardner, Justice 

Peace, by John Hancock Henry y. Gardner. 

121. The " Parson's " Chair from Deveraux Farm, Mar- 

blehead Mrs. N. Silsbee, 

122. Gov. Bradstreet's Chair Mrs. N. Silsbee^ 

123. Dish brought from England by the Marsh Family 

in 1635 /, Esterbrook. 

124. Sword carried at Bunker Hill, 1775 Edw. Abbott^ Cambridge. 

125. Cross of Oak, Christ Church, Cambridge. .Mrs. T. P. yames, Cambridge. 

126. Keys of the Old Organ, Christ Church, Cam- 

bridge Mrs. T. P. yames, Cambridge. 



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127. China Tea Caddy Mrs. T. P. James, Cambridge. 

128. Lady Washington's Shoes Mrs. T. P. James, Cambridge. 

129. Six Pieces Pennsylvania and Delaware Currency. 

Afrs. T. P. James, Cambridge. 

130. Two Oaths of Allegiance Mrs. T. P. James, Cambridge. 

131. Testimony of the Quakers Mrs. T. P. James, Cambridge. 

132. Commission as Standard Bearer, June 6, 1775. 

Airs. T. P. James, Cambridge. 

133. Circular with autographs of four Signers of the 

Declaration of Independence Mrs. T. P. James, Cambridge. 

134. Seal of the Council of Safety Airs. T. P. James, Cambridge. 

135. Coat of Arms Dr. F. E. Oliver. 

136. Embroidered Waistcoat, worn by Hon. Andrew 

Oliver, jun., 1760 Dr. F. E. Oliver. 

137. Revolutionary Clothing Dr. F. E. Oliver. 

138. Portrait, Benjamin Franklin, supposed by Opie ; 

formerly owned by Charles Sumner A. D. Foster. 

139. Piece of a W^edding Dress, Rebecca Sherman A. D Foster. 

140. Sugar-Tongs, Rebecca Sherman A. D. Foster. 

141 . China Pitcher, Rebecca Sherman A. D. Foster. 

142. Shoes of Major Baylie, Aide to Gen. Wash- 

ington Benjamin Lincoln, Hingham. 

143. Letters from Washington, Adams, and Jeffer- 

son ; . . . . Benjamin Lincoln, Hingham. 

144. Cloak and Hood worn by Mrs. Gen. Lincoln. Benjamin Lincoln, Hingham. 

145. Portrait, Gen. Warren, by Copley Dr. J. Collins Warren. 

146. Picture, Burning Charlestown, by Trumbull Dr. J. Collins Warren. 

147. Portrait Jos. Green, by Copley Dr. Samuel A. Green. 

148. Bone Images, King Philip and Washington Mrs. M. T. Good-win. 

149. Engraving, Distressed Troops in Boston H. Pope. 

150. Pitcher imported for a Daughter of Roger Sher- 

man Mrs. Dwight Foster. 



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151. Old Dutch Tiles IV. B. Sliead. 

1 52. Engraving, Mrs. Gov. Goodrich J. H. Wolcott. 

153. First Boston Directory, 17S9 Mrs. D. Haytvard. 

154. Pair of Breech-loading Rifle Pistols, belonging to 

Major-Gen. Thomas, under whose direction Dor- 
chester Heights were fortified ..W. A. Thomas, Kingston. 

155. Receipt for the same, Benjamin Lincoln to Major- 

Gen. Thomas, 1776 ^ W. A. Thomas, Kingston. 

156 Sword of Gen. Thomas W. A. Thomas, Kingstott. 

157. Sword, belonging to Major Seth Drew of Kingston, 

in service at Dorchester, Saratoga, Trenton, 

Monmouth, &c W. A. Thomas, Kingstoji. 

158. Engraving, by Paul Revere, Boston Massacre Thos. J. Lee. 

159. Portrait, Thomas Amory, by Copley T. C. Atnory. 

160. Portrait, Gen. John Sullivan T. C. Amory. 

161. Portrait, Gov. James Sullivan, by Stuart T. C. Amory. 

162. Arm-chair, Gen. Sullivan T. C. Amory. 

163. Vests, Gen. Sullivan T. C. Amory. 

164. Shoes worn by Mrs. Sullivan at her Wedding T. C. Amory. 

165. Gorget worn by Gen. Sullivan (see portrait) T. C. Amory. 

166. Mrs. Gov. Hancock's Apron Mrs. William Greettoiigh. 

167. Photographs of Mrs. Gov. Hancock Mrs. Williatn Creenough. 

168. Painting, Sketch of Washington by Stuart Ignatius Sargent. 

169.' Letter from Stuart J. Wingate Thornton. 

170. First Medal struck by order of Congress J. Wingate Thornton. 

171. Certificate of the Cincinnati J. Wingate Thornton. 

172. Portrait of Hon. James Bowdoin, one of his Majes- 

ty's Council of Delegates to Prov. Congress, 
1774; afterwards Gov. of Massachusetts; by 
Copley R. C. Winthrop, Jim. 

173. Candlesticks used by Washington at Count Ver- 

non Mansion, Newport, R.I Johti Allen. 



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174- Looking Glass used by Washington at Count Ver- 
non Mansion, Newport, R.I yohn Allen. 

1 75. Cannon Balls dug up at Bunker Hill John Allen. 

1 76. Shovel and Tongs from J. Q. Adams's Estate John Allen. 

177. Andirons from J. Q. Adams's Estate John Allen. 

178. Brass Fender from J. Q. Adams's Estate yoh7t Allen. 

1 79. Lamp from J. Q. Adams's Estate jfo/in Allen. 

180. Shoes Two Hundred Years old G. F. Fierce. 

181. Bread brought from England, 1630 G. F. Pierce. 

182. Canteen G. F. Pierce. 

183. Almanac, 1 761 G. F. Pierce. 

184. Bible printed 17 1 5 G. F. Pierce. 

185. Rules for drawing up a Regiment G. F. Pierce. 

1S6. Documents, Deeds, &c., 1678 to 1778 G. F. Pierce. 

187. Hall Clock, belonging to Dr. John Warren W. G. Weld. 

188, 189 The Washington Pitchers, very rare Rev. S. K. Lothrop. 

190. Patriotic Pitcher Mrs. G. W. Wales. 

191. Patriotic Pitcher Mrs. G. W. Wales. 

192. Plate, Landing of Lafayette Mrs. G. W. Wales. 

193. Plate, Battle of Lake Erie Mrs. G. W. Wales. 

194. Washington Centinel Misses Baldwin. 

195. Mug, Canton China, with Coat of Arms of the 

Cincinnati, formerly owned by Major Samuel 

Shaw Dr. J. Collins Warren. 

196. Wash-Bowl and Pitcher Mrs. C. F. Adams. 

197. Chair Mrs. C. F. Adaiiis. 

198. Locket containing Washington's Hair Miss M. A. Wales. 

199. Proof Medal in Commemoration of the Death of 

Gen. Washington Misses Baldwin. 

200. Account of the Siege of Quebec, 1759, kept by 

Timothy Nichols of Reading, Mass Dr. A. H. Nichols. 

201. Tea Cloth seventy-five years old Mrs. E. G. Jones. 



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202. Glass Bowl, formerly belonging to Gen. Knox Miss L. Williams. 

203. Quilt used at Portsmouth, at Col. Brewster's 

Tavern, under which George Washington slept 

in 1 789 Samtcel Get-risk. 

204. Coat of Arms, Nathaniel and Mary Ellery, 1745 H. Ellery. 

205. Sword used by Col. John Pierce, Paymaster General C. W. Loriiig. 

206. Horn Tumbler, Property of Gen. Heath, and often 

used by Washington Miss Weld. 

207. Painting, British marching into Concord, i~-]^. . . .Dr. E. W. Emerson. 
20S. Painting, Concord Battle-Ground (modern) Dr. E. W. Emersott. 

209. Picture, Old Jail at Concord Dr. E. W. Emerson. 

210. Scissors with which Melicent Barret made Car- 

tridges used on the 19th April, 1775 Dr. E. W. Emerson. 

211. Revolutionary Musket Dr. E. W. Emerson. 

212. Revolutionary Halberd Dr. E. W. Emerson. 

213. Writing Desk, formerly belonging to Gov. Hancock. . . . W. Ji. Hurlbut. 

214. Portrait, John Scollay, by Copley W. R. Hnrlbiit. 

215. Engraving of Benjamin Franklin N. H. Emfnons. 

216. The same N. H. Emmons. 

217. Sword of Isaac Davis Dr. E. W. Emerson. 

218. Autograph Letters of Washington to Lieut. Brad- 

ford Dr. E. W. Emerson. 

219. Silver Tankard concealed in a Soft-Soap Barrel 

during the British attack on Concord Dr. E. W. Emerson. 

220. Diary, Rev. William Emerson, April 19, 1775 Dr. E. W. Emerson. 

221. America mourning her Heroes Miss Dorr. 

222. Silver Stock and Shoe Buckles, Spoons, Sugar- 

Tongs and Pepper-Boxes, China Teacups and 
Saucers, with Wooden Tray and Ancient Wine- 
Glass, Walking Staff, 1768, Spanish Sabre, Old 
Powder Horn, 1690 W. T. Matchett. 

223. Portrait of Col. Sparhawk, by Copley D. H. Spar hawk. 



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224. Brass Ornament, taken from a British Soldier's 

Cartridge-Box in the Revolutionary War S. E. Foster. 

225. Corner Chair used by Lafayette- at Gen. Sher- 

burne's, Portsmouth, N.H yo/in Allen. 

226. Gen. Warren's Writing-Desk John Allen. 

227. Portrait, First British Consul in Boston Di-. B. J. Jeffries. 

228. Uniform of First British Consul Dr. B. J. Jeffries. 

229. Sword presented by Gen. Washington to Gen. 

Lincoln .S". T. Crosby. 

230. Gun used by Benjamin Locke at Lexington and 

Bunker Hill B. D. Locke, Lexington. 

231. The original Muster-Roll of Capt. Benjamin 

Locke's Company, 1775 B. D. Locke, Lexington. 

232. China Pitcher, formerly belonging to Robert New- 

man, Sexton of the North Church Samuel LI. jVetoman. 

233. China Plate, formerly belonging to Robert New- 

man Saimiel LI. Neioman. 

234. One Volume Boston Chronicle, 1768 Saj?!iiel H. A^eioman. 

235. Autograph of R. Newman Satmiel H. Newman. 

236. Coat and Leather Breeches, worn in the Revolu- 

tion by the father of the owner B. F. Clark, Stratkam, N.LL. 

237. Pocket Magnifying Glass of Benjamin Franklin Mrs. Alvin Adams. 

238. Bronze medal (Franklin) Mrs. Alvin Adams. 

239. American War, a Poem ; with View of the Battle 

of Bunker Hill Dr. S. A. Green. 

240. Autograph Letter of Gen. Warren Dr. S. A. Green. 

241. Four-post Bedstead, made for and used by La- 

fayette Aliss Blanche Shinunin. 

242. Engraved Portraits and Autograph Letters of Dis- 

tinguished Revolutionary Leaders M. P. Kennard. 

243. Silver Sugar-Basket, made by Paul Revere M. P. Kennard. 

■ii,\. Silver Knee and Shoe Buckles M. P. Kennard. 



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245- Silver Punch Ladle, Time of George II M. P. Kennard. 

246. Lady's Red Silk Umbrella Mrs. C. F. Shimviin. 

IS,-]. Ancient Wine-Glass, 135 years old Mrs. H. M. Andrews, Somerville. 

24S. Two Silver Spoons, belonging to William Pierce, 

one of the Tea Party Mrs. H. M. Andreivs, Somerville. 

249. Two China Plates Mrs. H. M. Andrexvs, Somerville. 

250. Silver Tea- Pot, made by Paul Revere Mrs. M. Lowell Pnlnam. 

251. Cream Pitcher, made by Paul Revere Mrs. M. Lowell Putnam. 

252. Portrait of Timothy Pickering, copied from Stu- 

art by Miss Stuart H. W. Pickeritig. 

253. Silver Wine-Cooler, formerly belonging to Gen. 

Washington H. IV. Pickering. 

254. Silver Cup presented to Timothy Pickering by the 

Essex Agricultural Society H. W. Pickering. 

255. Engraving, Birthplace of Timothy Pickering H. W. Pickering. 

256. Residence of Timothy Pickering, Wilkesbarre, Penn.. .i^. W. Pickering. 

257. Commission Lieut. J. Gilbert, signed by Gen. 

Warren and Gov. Hancock John Gilbert. 

25S. Portrait of Paul Revere, by Copley Jolin Revere. 

259. Miniature of Jonathan Loring Austin while Sec'y 

of Legation at Paris to Benj. Franklin Dr. G. H. Lyman. 

260. Volume of Autograph Letters ; Dr. G. H. Lyman. 

261. Medal, Washington, Lafayette, and Kosciusko Dr. G. H. Lyman. 

262. Silk Vest worn by Capt. Stone, 17S0 W. //. Kennard. 

263. Chatelaine, belonged to Elizabeth Almy, mother 

of Wm. Ellery, one of the signers of the Dec- 
laration of Independence Mrs. R. IL. Dana, Jan. 

264. Engraving, Boston Massacre, by Paul Revere John Revere. 

265. Allegory of the Year 1765, engraved by Paul Re- 

vere yohn Revere. 

266. Receipt for Paper on which Continental Currency 

was printed John Revere. 



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267. Silver Bowl, made by Paul Revere for the Sons of 

Liberty, Boston R. C. Mackay. 

268. Silver Punch Strainer, Revolutionary K. C. Mackay. 

269. Pamphlet, Historical Sketch, Revolutionary R. C. Mackay. 

270. Writing Desk on which Thomas Jefferson signed 

the Declaration of Independence Jos. Coolidge. 

271. Portrait of Col. Jeremiah Lee, by Copley IV. R. Lee. 

272. Portrait of Mrs. Jeremiah Lee, by Copley W. R. Lee. 

273. Case with Photographs with General and Mrs. 

Washington's Hair Mrs. Oliver Walcot. 

274. Pair of Shoes worn by Elizabeth Wendell J- B. Morse. 

275. Gun that shot Major Pitcairn at Bunker Hill J. McLean LLayward. 

276. Gov. Hancock's Table J. R. Brackett. 

277. Powder Horn used at Bunker Hill George G. Stone. 

278. Powder Horn used at Bunker Hill J. W. Hozve. 

279. Two Silver Forks, belonged to Gov. Hancock Miss R. Salisbtiry. 

2S0. Silver Drinking Cup made by Paul Revere Harry LI. Edcs. 

281. School Book used by Gen. Warren Harry H. Edes. 

282. Old Geography, 1670 J- D- Hayward. 

283. 2 Engravings, Entrance to Boston, Entrance to 

Philadelphia ; by Vernet Mrs. H. J. LLayden. 

284. Putnam's Life Mrs. A. J. Hayden. 

285. Sword worn by Gen. John Glover Uriel Crocker. 

286. Continental Money Max Agassiz, 

287. Engraving, Naval Engagement G. H. T/nuing. 

288. Sword, belonging to Capt. John Linzee, R. N., 

who commanded Br. Sloop of War " Falcon." yokn T. Linzee. 

289. Sevres Cup, presented by the Washington Family 

to Timothy Pickering Edward Pickering. 

290. Autograph Letter to Timothy Pickering from Gen. 

Washington Edward Pickering. 

291. Watch taken from a British Officer at the Battle 

of Bunker Hill James Lee, Jun. 



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292. Chair owned by Gov. Hutchinson John Allen. 

293. Sword used in Battles of the Revolution J. G. C. Dodge. 

294. Silver Pepper-Box, formerly belonging to Thomas 

Hancock Edmund J. Baker. 

295. Two Silver Mugs, formerly belonging to Thomas 

Hancock Edmund y. Baker. 

296. Sword worn by Daniel Vose of Milton, while the 

British were retreating from Lexington Edmund y. Baker. 

297. Commission of Daniel Vose from Gov. Hutchinson, . .Edmund y. Baker. 

298. Commission of Justice of the Peace, signed by 

Hancock Edmund y. Baker, 

299. Piece of Brocade from a Dress, the Gift of Gov. 

Hancock Edmund y. Baker. 

300. Letter of Gov. Hancock's Edmund y. Baker. 

301. China Dish Edmiind y. Baker. 

302. Bell- Handle taken from Gov. Hutchinson's House, 

Milton Edmund y. Baker. 

303. Powder-Horn used in Revolutionary War y- d^- Cook. 

304. Chair that came over in "The Mayflower," be- 

longing to Gov. Bradford Samuel Eliott. 

305. Portrait of James Madison G. W. Pratt. 

306. Portrait of Gen. Armstrong G. IV. Pratt. 

307. Chair used by Paul Revere yohn Revere, 

308. Two Shoe Buckles used by Paul Revere yohn Revere. 

309. Halberd taken from a British Sergeant by Grand- 

father of Exhibitor Abram F. Rotve. 

310. Gold Watch, once belonging to Matthew Byles G. W. Pratt. 

311. Piece of a Dress of Mrs. Hancock's Miss Salisbury, 

312. Silver Wine-Cooler, presented by Washington to 

Oliver Wolcott Wolcott Gibbs, M.D. 

313. Cake Basket, imported by Madame Hancock, be- 

queathed 1753 to Gov. Hancock, 1778 Mrs. Gerry Austin. 



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314- Tablecloth around which Sons of Liberty met Thomas Lamb. 

315. Golden Spurs presented by Gen. Washington to 

Lieut. Thomas Lamb Thomas Lamb. 

316. Case Lady Burnham's Jewels Miss Jane Lamb. 

317. Washington's Chair from Mount Vernon J. H. Wolcott. 

318. Cannon-Bali from Prescott's Camping Ground Amos Lawrence. 

319. Pocket Book used by Major Lawrence at Bunker HilK .Amos Lawrence. 

320. " Morris " Portrait of Washington Rev. E. E. Hale. 

321 . Vest worn by Luther Little J- L. Little. 

322. Three Platters brought over in 163S Mrs. J. P. Healy. 

323. Two letters relating to Capture of Gen. Burgoyne,&c.^/rj-. y. P. Healy. 

324. Chair, belonging to Gov. Hutchinson Airs. Walter Baker. 

325. Chair, belonging to Gov. Hutchinson Airs. Walter Baker. 

326. Chair, belonging to Gov. Hutchinson Airs. Walter Baker. 

327. Portrait of Washington by Rembrandt Peale Airs. Dr. Gray. 

328. Portrait of Gov. Brooks by Stuart Edward Brooks. 

329. Cocked Hat worn by Gov. Brooks Francis Brooks. 

330. Lancet Case that belonged to Gov. Brooks Francis Brooks, 

331. Cannon-Balls from Lexington Francis Brooks. 

332. Holster Pistols used by Gov. Brooks Francis Brooks. 

333. Table Cover Mrs. Richard Dana. 

334. Ladle carved in Prison by Caleb Foote during 

Revolutionary War Rev. H. W. Foote. 

335. Funeral Medal struck at the Death of Washington R. M. Pratt. 

336. Letter from Washington to Samuel Williams G. W. Pratt. 

337. Commission from Washington to S. Williams G. W. Pratt. 

338. Commission from John Adams to S. Williams G. W. Pratt. 

339. Receipt from Timothy Pickering G. W. Pratt. 

340. Bill of E.xchange, John Hancock G. W. Pratt. 

341. Letter from Lafayette G. W. Pratt. 

342. Photograph, Dr. Elisha Story G. W. Pratt. 

343. Watch, belonging to Gen. John Sullivan John Sullivan. 

343. Pair Spurs, belonging to Gen. John Sullivan John Sullivan. 



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344. Staff, belonging to Gen. John Sullivan John Sullivan. 

345. Articles of Association of the Congress of 1774, 

to which are affixed the original signatures of 

the members — " The First Union " Frank M. Etting, PJiil. 

346. Musket carried by Samuel Lawrence at Bunker Y{^\\\. .Prescott Lawrence. 

347. Horn Lantern, once belonging to Dr. Joshua 

Green Luther G. Osborn, Groton. 

34J5. Sword used at the Battle of Cowpens M. P. Kennard. 

349. Porcelain Flower- Pot with Portrait of Lafayette M. P. Kennard. 

350. Case containing Ball shot into a Room at the Siege 

of Charlestown Sam' I T. Crosby. 

351. Volume containing Correspondence of Wash- 

ington and Jefferson with John Adams Charles Francis Adams. 

352. Sampler worked in 1740 Harrison Ellejy. 

353. Book Plate of Benj. Ellery , Harrison Ellery. 

354. Fan, belonging to Gen. Knox Mrs. Thomas Motley. 

355. Enamel Box 

356. View from Window in House of Col. Josiah Quincy 

in which he saw the Departure of Gen. Gage for 
England, Oct. 10, 1775; and Glass from the 
Window on which he recorded at the time, with 
the Diamond Ring also exhibited, this departure Miss Quincy. 

357. China Bowl used by the Mother of Gen. Wash- 

ington Capt. S. B. I^uce.. 

358. Cup and Saucer used in the Washington Family Capt. S. B. Luce. 

359. Tablecloth belonging to Gov. Eustis, on which 

Lafayette played Whist Mrs. Afoses Kimball. 

360. Portrait of Ebenezer Dorr Miss Caroline Dorr, 

361. Portrait of Abigail Cunningham Miss Caroline Dorr. 

362. Silver Cream Pitcher made by Paul Revere Miss Caroline Dorr. 

363. Sword carried at Bunker Hill by Lieut. Morse A. A. Wilcox. 

364. Silver Tank'ard, owned by Rev. Wm. Smith of 

Weymouth Charles Francis Adatns. 



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364. Silver Tankard* Charles Francis Adams. 

365. One Silver-plated Urn, used by John and Abigail 

Adams, marked " J. A. A." Charles Francis Adams. 

366. 367. Two dresses of Mrs. Webb, wife of Gen. S. 

B. Webb Mrs. Col. Laidley, N. Y. 

36S. Certificate, dated Boston, May 8, 1775, addressed 
by the Committee of Donations to the Select- 
men and Committee of Correspondence of the 
several Towns in the Province of Massachu- 
setts Bay Mrs. John Revere. 

369. Printed Resolutions of the Provincial Congress, 

Watertown, June 29, 1775, providing for Thir- 
teen Thousand Coats, with Specimen of the 
Cloth attached Mrs. John Revere. 

370. Model of Old Warren House, Roxbury Dr. Buckminster Bro^an. 

371. Cushion made from a Piece of Mrs. Washington's 

Wedding Dress Miss Quincy. 

372. Needle-Book made of a Piece of the Dress worn 

by Mrs. Washington at the last Birth-Day Re- 
ception of her husband as President Miss Quincy. 

373. Sword of Josiah Quincy, jun., worn at the Queen's 

Birth-Day Reception, during his visit to England 

on Colonial business Miss Quincy. 

374. Wooden Canteen used by David Dana in the 

Revolution Mrs. John Mills. 

375. Portrait of Dr. John Homans, Surgeon in the Rev- 

olutionary War, copied from a miniature painted 

in 1 790 Dr. Charles Homans. 

* "This Tankard was inscribed John Quincy' s, then held 
in succession by Norton Quincy, by John Adams, 
by John Quincy Adams, and by liim devised to 
Abigail Brown Adams, Feb. 23, 1S48." 



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376. Commission accompanying the above-named Por- 

trait, signed by Hancock Dr. Charles Homans, 

377. Dress of Mrs. Henly, Sister of Mrs. Washington dipt. S. B. Luce. 

378. Sword found in the Garret of the Brattle-Street 

Church Mrs. F. F. Richardson. 

379. SI. 11 of a British Soldier Mrs. F. F. Richardson. 

380. Button from Soldier's Coat Mrs. F. F. Richardson. 

381. Ball that shot the above-mentioned Soldier Mrs. F. F. Richardson. 

382. Card Toilet Articles, with Silhouette Mrs. Geo. H. Wyman. 

383. Autograph Letter from Samuel Adams Mrs. Geo. H. Wymaji. 

384. Autograph Letter from Benedict Arnold Mrs. Geo. H. Wyman. 

385. Tinder-Box, one hundred years old Mrs. Geo. H. Wyman. 

386. Comb that belonged to Governor Hancock Mrs. Geo. H. Wyman, 

387. 388. Mourning Rings Mrs. Geo. H. Wyman. 

389. Silver Spoon which belonged to George Wash- 

ington, 1777 C. Miitot Weld. 

390. Picture of Col. Josiah Quincy's House in 1770, 

from which he saw the Departure of Gen. Gage, 
Oct. 10, 1775, and of the British Fleet, March 20, 
1776 Miss Quincy. 

391. Punch Bowl and Platter, presented by the French 

Ambassador to Samuel Adams, belonging to 

Dr. J. Randall Mrs. Cragin. 

392. Locket, containing Samuel Adams's hair, belong- 

ing to Samuel Adams Simmons Mrs. Cragin. 

393. Three Studs, made for Samuel Adams's Sleeve 

Buttons, belonging to Samuel Adams Simmons Mrs. Cragin. 

394. Election Sermon, preached in Old South Church, 

1 7 10, belonging to George A. Simmons Mrs. Cragin. 

395. Canteen used at Concord by Elisha Jones. . . .Licther G. Osborn, Groton. 

396. Plan of the Battle of Yorktown W. H. Spooner. 

397. Frame containing papers with Washington's Sig- 

nature J- M. Page, 



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398. " Boston Almanack " for 1774 W. E. Clayton. 

399. Sword used at the Battle of Lake George, 1756, 

the Captm-e of Quebec, 1759, and the Battle of 

Bunker Hill, 1775, by Col. Asa Pattee A. F. Pattee. 

400. Pair of Pistols used by Col. Asa Pattee A. F. Pattee. 

401. One Silver Porringer, made by Paul Revere Mrs. Walter Baker. 

402. Two Silver Hancock Spoons Mrs. Walter Baker. 

403. Gen. Putnam's Sword G. Washington Warren. 

404. Cartouch Box used at the Battle of Bunker Hill. . G. Washington Warren. 

405. Gun used at the Battle of Bunker Hill G. Washington Warren. 

406. Two Cannon-Balis G. Washington Warren. 

407. Portrait of Gen. David Cobb, by Stuart Geo. F. Wilde. 

40S. Picture of " The Constitution," painted by Cole on 

a Mahogany Panel taken from one of the Doors 

in her Cabin S. P. N'iles. 

409. Original Manuscript of Oration delivered by Jo- 

seph Warren, March 6, 1775, in the Old South 
Church, on the Anniversary of the Boston Mas- 
sacre Dr. y. Collins Warren. 

410. Gen. Warren's Sword Dr. J. Collins Warren. 

411. Gen. Warren's Day Book Dr. J. Collins Warren. 

412. Portrait of Paul Jones, 1790 Mrs. E. G. yones. 

413. " Boke of Psalms" carried to England by a pri- 

vate engaged at Bunker Hill, who said that it 
was taken out of the pocket of Dr. Warren after 
he was slain. Dr. Wilton purchased it, and sent 
ii to Dr. Gordon of Roxbury, by whom it was 
given to Dr. John Warren, brother of Gen. 
Warren Dr. y. Collins Wa7-ren. 

414. Pair Shoe Buckles Mrs. E. G. yoties. 

415. Part of the Original Flag, which floated from the 

Liberty Tree y- C. Fernald. 

416. Cannon-Bails from Breed's Hill G. Washington Warren. 



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41 7- Revolutionary Musket M. B. Stiirtevant. 

41S-421. Four old Doolittle Prints, 1775 F. H. Rindge, Cambridge. 

I. The Battle of Lexington. 
II. A View of the Town of Concord. 
III. The Engagement at the North Bridge in 

Concord. 
IV. A View of the South Part of Lexington. 

422. Gold Knee Buckle, belonging to Gov. Hancock Afiss Salisbury. 

423. 2 Silver Knives, belonging to Gov. Hancock Miss Salisbury. 

424-4 28. Continental Currency, &c S. A. Drake. 

I Two Powder Horns used at Bennington, 
429. 430. < 

I Saratoga, and Stillwater Mrs. E. M. Livermore. 

431. Water-Jug used by Gov. Bradford, brought over 

in "The Mayflower " .Mrs. E. T. Farringtoii. 

432. Punch Tumbler Mrs. E. T. Farrington. 

433. Two Teaspoons, made by Paul Revere Mrs. yatues Dennie. 

434. Boston Journal, 1773 Mrs. James Dennie. 

435. Tea taken from Melville's Boots, after the Boston 

Tea Party, April 15, 1773 Mrs. Lemuel S/ia7v. 

436. Pair Lady's Shoes, time of the Revolution Mrs. Lefuuel Shaw. 

437. Bullet taken from Gen. Warren's Body W. H. Montague. 

438. Canteen carried by Jacob Gerrish, June, 1775, and 

during the Revolutionary War Robert R. Kent. 

439. Suit of Clothes, worn by John Adams at the Court 

of St. James, 1785 Mrs. R. M. Barnard. 

440. Cup and Saucer, " Dalton Cup " Thomas C. Aviory. 

441. Volume of Letters to and from Gen. Sullivan Thomas C. Amory. 

442. Toy Bureau, belonging to Mrs. Warren, Mother 

of Gen. Warren Dr. Buckminster Brown. 

443. Miniature of Gen. S. B. Webb, by Rembrandt 

Peale Mrs. Col. Laidley, N. V. 

444. Sleeve and Shirt Ruffles of Gen. Webb Mrs. Col. Laidley, N. V. 

445. Sampler Embroidered by Miss Hannah Phillips, 



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Beacon Street, 1770 ; afterwards the wife of 

Major Shaw Miss Qiiiiicy. 

446. Three small Miniatures Afiss Curlis. 

447. Towel made of Linen spun on Boston Com- 

mon by Sarah Hubbard, daughter of Hon. 
Thomas Hubbard, during a great Spinning 
Exhibition on Boston Common 1721 Miss Apfleton. 

448. Snuff-Box, Carved with Equestrian Figure of 

Frederick the Great. Presented by Washington 

to General Lincoln Mrs. William S. Lincoln, 

449. History of the Holy Jesus, Dedicated to Queen 

Anne, "Enlivened with Pictures." Ninth Edi- 
tion, London, 1713 Afrs. IValier Baker. 

450. Part of a Cannon-Bali, picked up on Breed's Hill y. A'. Osgood. 

451. Bayonet, found on Breed's Hill J. R. Osgood. 

452. Curious Ball, from Breed's Hill J. K. Osgood. 

453. Five pieces Silver Ware, made by Paul Revere . .Airs. Thomas dishing. 

454. Tin Cup used by Isaac Butterfield at Bunker Hill, 

and during the War Johti AI. Butterfield. 

455. Picture of Warren Mansion, on the site of the 

American House Lcxvis Rice. 

456. Cannon-Bali fired from one of Lord Percy's Field- 

Pieces ; ploughed up in Lexington F. B. Hayes, 

457. Cartridge-Box worn at the Battle of Lexington by 

Francis Brown, Sergeant, afterwards Captain, 

of the Minute-Men Dr. Francis II. Brozvn. 

458. Sword of Edmund Munroe, one of the Lexington 

Minute-Men; killed at Monmouth, 1778 Dr. Francis H. Broiun. 

459. Grape-Shot ploughed up in Lexington, near Wal- 

tham Street, fifty years ago Rtv. E. G. Porter, 

460. Cartridge-Box taken from a wounded British Sol- 

dier at Lexington, by Lieut. Samuel Richard- 
son, of Newton Dr. Samuel Richardson, Watertown. 



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461, 462. Portraits of King George III. and Queen 
Charlotte, in water colors. "Ad vivum deline- 
avit." London, 1762 Dr. Hnoland Holmes, Lexington. 

463. Lottery Ticket (5 dollars) for rebuilding Faneuil 

Hall, June, 1765, signed by John Hancock N'.E. Hist.-Gen. Soc. 

464. Small-Pox Certificate signed by John Scollay and 

Nathaniel Appleton, Selectmen of Boston (pho- 
tographed), August ye 13, 1776 N.E. Hist.-Ge7i. Soc. 

465. Powder-Horn of Nathaniel Nason, 1776 ; used at 

Ticonderoga Neiv-England Historic-Genealogical Society. 

466. Earthen Jug dug up on the Lexington Farms, in- 

scribed, 1775 J. Douffvan. 

467. Business Card of Paul Revere Rev. E. G. Porter. 

468. Pewter Plate from which Washington ate on his 

visit to the Munroe Tavern, Lexington, in 1789 y. S. Munroe. 

469. Portrait of Lord Percy. Engraved in London, 

1777 Frank M. Etting, Philadelphia. 

470. Portrait with Head - Dress, en silhouette, of a 

Woman of the Revolution Frank M. Etting. 

471. Old Pocket-Book and Continental Currency. .Ger shorn Swan, Lexington. 

472. Powder-Horn and Musket used at the Battle of 

Lexington by Nathan Dudley Charles Dudley. 

473- 1 

3 Small Full - Lencrth Portraits, en silhouette, 

474- \ 

Young Women of the Revolution Rev. E. G. Porter. 

475- J 

476. Buttons worn by an American Officer in the 

^^'ar Dr. J. H. Webber, Lexington. 

477. 1 Sword, Sash, Pistols, and Epaulets, worn by 



.478. ! Major-Gen. Ichabod Goodwin of South Ber- 

479. I wick. Me., when in command of Massachusetts 

480. J Militia ? Dr. Jatnes S. Goodwin, Portland. 

481. 482. Cartridge-Box and Sword Oliver Lane, Bedford. 

483. Ancient Powder-Horn, " Unite or Die." . . . .Hammon Reed, Lexington. 



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484. Sword worn by William Reed, Representative of ,^ 

the Town of Lexington in the General Court 
1757, and Captain in the French and Indian 
War Hammon Reed. 

485. Pocket-Book of Joshua Bentley, the Ferryman 

who carried Paul Revere across to Charlestown 

on the night of April 18, 1775 JosJuia Bentley Fowle, Lexington. 

486. Sword of Robert Newman, who gave the Signal 

from the Old North Church Joshua Bentley Faiule. 

4S7. Spectacles of Col. William Munroe . . .Miss L. M. Brigham, Lexington. 
488, 489. Shoe and Stocking worn at Baptism by the 

infant of Mrs. Mary Rogers, afterwards second 

wife of Col. Munroe, Lexington William and y. S. Munroe. 

490. Hatchel (flax-comb) L. S. Piet'ce, Lexington. 

491. Gun of John IVfunroe, used in Battle of Lexington. . .iP^-z/. E. G. Porter. 
492-496. Arm-Chair, two ordinary Chairs, Child's 

Chair, and Cradle, used by four generations of 

the Jonas Clark Family, Lexington Dr. H. G. Clark. 

497. Silver Pepper-Box of Rev. Jonas Clark ..Dr. H. G. Clark. 

498. Front-Door Panel of Capt. William Adams's 

House, Arlington, pierced by a British Bullet, 

April 19, 1 775 William R. Cutter, Lexington. 

499. 500. Cannon-Bali and Grape-Shot fired by Lord 

Percy's Battery, dug up in Lexington William Plumer, Lexington. 

501. Iron Ball found at Bunker Hill William Plumer. 

502, 503. Tobacco-Tongs and Knee-Buckles used in 

Lexington during the Revolutionary War William Plumer. 

504. Tortoise-Shell Snufif-Bo.x, inlaid with Silver, once 

owned by Sir William Pepperell William Plumer. 

505. Silver Porringer, used in the family of Sir Wil- 

liam Pepperell William Plumer. 

506. 507. Revolutionary Candlesticks Rev. E. G. Porter. 



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508. Powder Horn of Reuben Locke, Lexington Rev. E. G. Porter. 

509. Woodcut for Printing Calicoes during the Revolu- 

tionary War, used in Lexington William Mtinroe. 

510,511. Portmanteau, Pistol-Barrel, and Holster car- 
ried by Surgeon Fiske of Lexington, through 
the whole Revolutionary War T. K. Fiske, Lexington. 

512. Snow-Shoes worn by Surgeon Fiske Timothy K. Fiske. 

513. Shovel taken from old Lexington Meeting-House William Loeke. 

514. Cane brought from England about 1640 Rev. Nathan Reed Wright. 

515. Child's Shoes of Ancient Date Rev. Nathan Reed Wright. 

516. Piece of Linen made in the Family of Lieut. Samuel 

Dakin of Lincoln, during the War Mrs. Charles Tidd, Lexington. 

517. Gun taken from British Soldier by Benjamin S. 

Boardman, in the Battle of Lexington J- L. Boardman. 

518. Cartouche-Box taken from a dead British soldier 

on the Evening of April 19, 1775- Stains of 

Blood still visible on the Belt George H. Gray, Arlington. 

519. Oil Painting of the Lexington Parsonage, built 

1698, where Paul Revere found Hancock and 

Adams on the morning of the 19th of April, 1775 . . .Dr. H. G. Clark. 

520. Surgical Saw, used at Bunker Hill, by Dr. David 

Jones, Student of Dr. Joseph Warren Albert W. Paine, Bangor. 

521. Engraving, 179S, of the Battle of Lexington Rev. E. G. Porter. 

522. Spinning- Wheel used in Lexington Rev. E. G. Porter. 

523. Order-Book of Gen. Ichabod Goodwin, used at 

Winter Hill Dr. James S. Goodwin, Portland. 

524. 525. Two Chairs with worsted seats and claw feet, 

once the Property of Madame Mary Walley 

Langdon Mrs. W. R. Alger. 

526, 527. Two Platters from the first Communion Ser- 
vice of New North Church, Boston. Built 1712 Mrs. W. R. Alger. 

528. A piece of the original Flag that floated over Fort 



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McHenry during the War of 1812, and that 
inspired the National Song "The Star-Spangled 
Banner." Mrs. R. E. Apthorp. 

529. Sword of Office of the Hon. Stephen Greenleaf, 

Sheriff of Suffolk under the King. He was a 
Tory, and after the battle of Lexington was 
shut up in Boston with the British troops Mis. R. E. Apthorp. 

530. Brooch containing Hair of the above Sheriff, and 

of his Wife Mary Goold Greenleaf Mrs. R. E. Apthorp. 

531. Fan which belonged to Mary Agnes Frankland Miss Alger. 

532. " The Boston Gazette and Country Journal," 

March 12, 1770 R. E. Apthorp. 

533. Old Table owned in the John Alden Family, Dux- 

bury Mrs. Spragtte. 

534. Original Letter of Gen. Washington to his 

Nephew, Major G. A. Washington, written from 

Mount Vernon, Oct. 25, 1786. .Mrs. Albert L. Jones, Portsmouth, N.H. 

535. China Mantel Ornament from Mount Vernon 

given by Gen. Washington to Admiral G. W. 

Storer when a very small child Mrs. Albert L. Jones. 

536. Toilet Cushion made of a velvet fragment from 

Lady Washington's Cloak Mrs. Albert L. Jones. 

537. Portrait (in color) of Nelly Custis, grand-daugh- 

ter of Lady Washington Mrs. Albert L. Jones. 

538. Framed Memorial Verses worked with Hair of 

General and Lady Washington. 
" This is worked with our illustrious and beloved 
General GEORGE WASHINGTON'S hair, — 

Which cover'd his exalted head, 
But now enroU'd among the dead, 
^ Yet wears a crown above the skies — 

In realms of bliss which never dies. 



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This is worked with Lady MARTHA WASH- 
INGTON'S hair, relict of our beloved General. 

I pray her honor'd head 

May long survive the dead ; 

And, when she doth her breath resign, 

May she in heaven her consort join." 

" This hair was sent to Mrs. Lear by her good 

friend Lady Washington " Mrs. Albert L. Jones, Portsmotith, N'H. 

539. Case containing Hair of Ralph Farnham, the 

last Survivor of the Battle of Bunker Hill ; 

taken when he was 104 years old Edivard A. Weston, M.D. 

540. Portrait of Count Rumford, copied from a Picture 

now in England, painted by Kellenhofer of 
Munich in 1792. Presented- by the Count to 
his Mother, in 1 799 Dr. Whittier. 

541. Cane, belonging to Rev. Wm. Smith, of We}-- 

mouth, Father of Mrs. John Adams Richard C. Greenleaf. 

542. Sword, belonging to Wm. Greenleaf, First Sheriff 

of Suffolk County under the State Government R. C. Greenleaf. 

543. Rapier, style of Eighteenth Century, found in 

Gardiner Mansion, Brookline, in a Concealed 

Room E. F. Waters. 

544. Photograph of the W' arrant for the E.xecution of 

Bridget Bishop, with Sheriff's Record that his 

Duty has been performed Allen W. Dodge. 

545. Orderly Book of Ralph C. Bowles, Adjutant of 

First Mass. Revolutionary Regiment Leonard C. Bowles. 

546. Epaulet worn by Same Leonard C. Bozales. 

547. Framed Programme of Procession at Recep- 

tion of President Washington, October, 1789. . . .Elizabeth F. Parker. 

548. Muster Roll, Capt. Locke's Company B. D. Locke. 



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549- Gun used by Benjamin LocV.e at Menotomy 

(Arlington), and Bunker Hill B. D. Locke. 

550. Portrait of Samuel Adams, by Copley Harvard University. 

-551. Miniature of Gen. Henry Jackson Miss A. D. Jackson. 

552. Four Knives and Forks with Silver Handles, 

belonged to Madame Turell, and used by 

Washington while he was in Cambridge Miss C. D. Fales. 

553. Pair of Shoes of Revolutionary Period, belonged 

to Madame Turell Miss C. D. Fales. 

554. Sugar-Bowl, belonged to Madame Turell, and 

used by Washington while at Cambridge Miss C. D. Fales. 

555. Two Combs with Jewels which belonged to Dr. 

Danforth's family Miss C. D. Fales. 

556. One Crockery Pepper Box used by Soldiers in 

the Revolution Mrs. Grossman. 

557. Button from Washington's Coat Mrs. Crossmaii. 

558. Sash, worn by Captain Belcher at the Battle of 

Bunker Hill and in several other Battles of the 
Revolution, and by one of his descendants in 
the War of the Rebellion, in 1861, '62, and '63 Francis Jones, Jun. 

559. Piece of a Blood-stained Shirt of one of the Cam- 

bridge Minute-Men who fell on the Lexington 
Road, April 19, 1775, and was buried the same 
day in the Parish Burying Ground, Cambridge E.N. Florsford. 

560. Liturgy, belonging to King's Chapel, and used dur- 

ing the siege of Boston. .King's Chapel, contributed by Rev. H. IV.Foote. 

561. I Flagon. ) Formerly belonging to New North 

562. I Tankard. ) Church, and used during the siege 

of Boston, that Church being one of the two 
Congregational Churches kept open during the 
siege. Pastor at that time. Rev. Andrew 
Eliot King's Chapel, contributed by Rev. H. W. Foole. 



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563. Bound Volumes of Almanacs for 1770, 1775 G. G. Channing. 

564. Piece of Oak from the Br. Frigate "Somerset." 

She covered the hinding of the British troops 
at Charlestown, June 17, 1775, and engaged in 
the battle under command of Captain Ourey James Gifford. 

565. Sword captured at Bunker Hill from the body 

of IVIajor Ball, a British officer, by Wm. Pier- 
son, and presented to John Stevenson of his 
company E. F. Appleton. 

566. Cannon Ball, which, for many years, occupied a 

conspicuous place in the front wall of the old 
Brattle-St. Church, where it originally struck. 
Removed 1873 Brattle-St. Society. 

567. Letter of Grievances, the address to the King by 

the Congress of 1774, with genuine Signatures. .^/(?//^« CIimnherlai7t, 
56S. Declaration of Independence, with genuine Signa- 
tures of all the Signers attached Mcllen Chamberlain. 

569. Compact of the Colonies, articles of Confedera- 

tion and perpetual Union between the States, 

July 9, 1778, with all the Signatures attached Mellen Chamberlain. 

570. Constitution of the United States, with genuine 

Signatures attached Mellen Chamberlain. 

571. Clothes-Brush, belonging to Gen. Artemas Ward, 

and Box presented by Lafayette Mrs. C. S. Rogers. 

572. Engraving, Lafayette, full length, 1822 Mrs. Hemenway. 

573. Piece of a Bed-Quilt that belonged to Gen. 

Burgoyne, and fell to the share of Col. Ezra 

Newhall at Burgoyne's surrender Edward Payson. 

574. Pair Shoe Buckles alluded to in Autograph letter 

of Benjamin Franklin Mrs. E. D. Gillespie, Philadelphia. 

575. Original Miniature of Franklin taken by request 

of Louis XVI Mrs. E. D. Gillespie. 



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576. Miniature of Louis XVI. originally surrounded 

with diamonds. Presented by the King to 

Franldin Mrs. E. D. Gillespie. 

577. Coffee Urn, 105 years old, formerly belonging to 

James Tisdale, a Boston merchant B. T. Henry. 

57S. Commission and Orderly Book of Capt. Coit, 
Commander of the Sclrr. "Harrison," the first 
American Cruiser. Dated Oct. 22, 1775. 
Miss M. E. S. Coit, Engle-wood, N.J. 

579. Liquor Stand of the last Century Mrs. W. Wohott. 

580. Foot-Stove Rev. E. G. Forter. 

58 1. Portrait of Fisher Ames, by Stuart Mrs. Jolui Lodge. 

582. Portrait of Alexander Hamilton Mrs. yohn Lodge. 

553. Paul Revere Silver Pitcher Mrs. Tolman Willey. 

554. Ring worn at the Battle of Saratoga Mrs. Tolman Willey. 

585. Engraving, Portrait of Thomas Pierce, Pastor of 

the Old South Church D. R. Slade. 

586. Engraving, Portrait of Sir William Pepperell D. R. Slade. 

5S7. Engraving, " Tea Tax Tempest " D. R. Slade. 

588. Silver Tankard, left by the ancestors of Gen. 

Warren to his father, and by him to Ebene- 

zer Warren, and now belonging to Henry IV. Fame. 

589, 590. Portraits, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Quincy, 

by Copley Quincy Phillips. 

591. Large Painting of the Battle of Bunker Hill, by Carter James Lee. 

592. Framed Painting of a Flower in Water-Color. 

Done at Philadelphia by Miss Eleanor Cuslis, 

1 792 Mrs. Albert L. Jones. 

593. Sir William Pepperell's Bible Miss Gushing, Portsmouth, N.H. 

594. Framed Autographs Miss Gushing. 

595. House in Roxbury in which Joseph Warren was 

born, 1 741 iV. E. Historic-Genealogical Society. 



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596. Embroidered Blanket in which Samuel Adams 

received infant baptism, Sept., 1722. Descend- 
ed in " the line of the Marys." Miss Mary A. White, Broo/diiie. 

597. An Elegiac Poem on the Death of Washington. 

Printed on Satin. Philadelphia, 1800 Rev. E. G. Porter. 

59S. Cane presented by the Young Men of Lexington 

to Ebenezer Munroe, 1774 James W. JMunroe. 

599. Knife taken from the First British Prisoner in 

the Revolutionary War, Lexington, April 19, 

1775 Rev. E. G. Porter. 

600. Piece of Timber from the British Frigate " Somer- 

set," in action June 17, 1775 ; wrecked Nov. 5, 

1778, in gale off Cape Cod Mrs. Walter Baker. 

601. The Massachusetts Magazine or Monthly Mu- 

seum ; Mrs. David H. Coolidge. 

602. Minutes of a Sermon, 1775 Jusiah A. Stearns. 

603. Massachusetts Script, 1780. Maryland Script, 

1 770 yosiah A. Stearns. 

604. Cannon-Bail (12-pounder), ploughed up at Bunker 

Hill Rro. E. G. Porter. 

605. Framed Letter from John Hancock to Jacob 

Sheaffe, Esq., 1783 Rliss Gushing., Poi'tstnotcth, N.H. 

606. Framed Letter from Alexander Hamilton to John 

Cochran, Esq., 1794 Miss Gushing. 

607. Sepia Picture of the Birth-place of Israel Putnam, 

Danvers, this house owned in the family since 

1634 Benj. W. Putnam, Danvers. 

60S. Part of Mary Pepperell's Wedding-Dress, Green 

Brocade ; five and one-half breadths Mrs. Albe^'t L. Jones. 

609. Mary Pepperell's Pattens, matching Dress Mrs. Albert L. Jones. 

610. Child's Suit of Clothes, Coat, Waistcoat, and 

Knee-Breeches, worn by Ebenezer Storer when 

seven years old ; Boston, 1 737 Mrs. U. S. Eaton. 



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6ii. Green Satin Waistcoat with a rich raised Border 
of cut and uncut Velvet, belonging to Ebenezer 
Storer, Merchant, Treasurer of Harvard Col- 
lege, &c Mrs. William S. Eaton. 

612. Figure of a Lexington Minute-Man yJ/rj. Asa Cottrell, Lexittgton. 

613. Lexington Medals, Silver and Bronze Rev. E. G. Porter. 

614. Red Cloak and Hood 119 years old, worn by Mrs. 

Major-Gen. Benjamin Lincoln Samitel T. Crosby. 

615. Tea-Kettle belonging to Gov. Hutchinson. . ..Mrs. Henry W. Williams. 

616. Portrait of Samuel Adams, after Copley Mrs. George A. Simmons. 

617. Portrait of Samuel Adams when Governor, after 

Johnson Mrs. George A. Simmons. 

618. Framed Certificate written and signed by Horatio 

Nelson, and given to Capt. Nathaniel Carver of 
the schooner " Harmony " of Plymouth. Dated 
"On Board of His Majesty's Ship ' Albemarle,' 
17 Aug. 1782, in Boston Bay " William T. Davis, Plymouth. 

619. Framed Photograph of the Craddock Mansion 

House, Medford, built 1634 ; the oldest build- 
ing in the United States retaining its original 
form. Matthew Craddock was the first Gov- 
ernor of the Colony of Massachusetts Bay, 
chosen 1629 E. F. Kenrick. 

620. Original Oath, in MS., of Gov. Oliver R. H. Dana, Jtcn. 

621. Engraving from Smybert's Portrait of Sir Wil- 

liam Pepperell Denison R. Slade. 

622-627. Franklin Papers Rev. R. C. Water ston. 

A Bill for candles by the father of Benjamin 

Franklin. 
Certificate of church-membership of Mr. B. 
Franklin,* from the pastor of the Black 
Friars, London. 

' Father of Benjamin Franklin. 



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The Passport used by John Adams and John 

Quincy Adams, signed and sealed by Benj. 

Franklin. 
A Letter of four pages in his own writing, 

announcing treaties with France, and his 

views on the subject. 
A Letter of Paul Jones addressed to Benj. 

Franklin. 
Several Books printed by Benj. Franklin. 

62S-632. Hancock Papers Rev. R. C. Waterston. 

Faneuil Hall lottery ticket, 1765. 

His Signature as Selectman of Boston, 1771 

(Sept.). 
His Note on London, Dec. 1771. 
His Autograph order for the purchase of ships, 

signed also by five other signers of the 

Declaration of Independence, 1777. 
A Public Paper signed by him as Governor of 

the Commonwealth, 1788. 

633-650. Miscellaneous Papers Rev. R. C. IValersion. 

Military Order given under Washington's 

hand, 1776. 
Letter from Martha Washington to Mrs. John 

Adams, 1789. 
Military Orders signed at headquarters, by 

Alexander Hamilton. 
Letter of Charles Carroll, written to John Adams. 
Letter of Rev. Cotton Mather, 1707. 
Letter by Thomas Gage, dated 1769. 
A Deed of William Penn, dated 1699. 
Circular Letter signed by Samuel Adams. 
A Sermon written by the grandfather of Gov. 
Hancock, 1733. 



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An Oration delivered by John Hancock, 1774. 

Two old New England newspapers of 1775 
and 1776. 

Two Letters written by Lafayette in 1787, im- 
mediately after his release from Olmutz. 

Papers signed by James Otis and John Ad- 
ams, 1768. 

A Letter of James Otis to his father, 1743. 
A Room furnished in the style of the last century Dr. B. J. Jeffries. 

651. Silver Spoon (S. L., 1745), once belonging to Rev. 

Samuel Langdon, D.D., President of Harvard 
College, who made the prayer in presence of 
the troops at Cambridge before leaving for 
Bunker Hill, June 16, 1775- I^''- Langdon was 
also chaplain of the forces at the capture of 
Louisburg, 1 745 Mrs. R. H. Eddy. 

652. Coat of Arms, Tufts family, Charlestown and 

Lexington Mrs. B. A. Ttifts, Lexington. 

653. Button from Coat of a Soldier of the Forty-third 

Regiment, taken at Bunker Hill Dr. Wirtsloiv Lewis. 

654. Order-Book of Capt. Abel Pettibone's Company, 

Col. Samuel Wyllys's Regt., July-Nov., 1776. 

Wm. R. Chester, Brooldine. 

A Room containing a portion of the valuable Indian Hill 

Farm Collection, including arms, equipments, drum, 

&c., used at Bunker Hill, a complete table-service 

of pewter, a variety of glass and china ware, watches, 

jewelry, candlesticks, pictures, books, letters, and 

other Revolutionary articles, not enumerated in the 

lists of the Committee Ben. Perley Poore, Newbiiryport. 

Discharge of Col. Hancock of the Cadets by order 

of Gen. Gage Col. T. F. Edtmuids. 

Sword presented to Commander of the Cadets by Gov. 



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Bowdoin, and retained in succession by each Com- 
mander Col. T. F. Edmaiids. 

Marriage Record of King's Chapel Rev. H. W. Foote. 

Horn Lantern, 150 years old Luther G. Osborn. 

Canteen (wooden), used in 1775 Luther G. Osborn. 

Two Teaspoons used at a Tea Party given to Gen. 
Washington by Jabez Bowen, Lieutenant Governor of 
Rhode Island Mrs. C. J. Boiven. 

A large Silver Spoon presented by Rochambeau to 
Jabez Bowen, in recognition of hospitalities extended 
by him to the French Soldiers Mrs. C. J. Botuen. 

Photograph Hon. Jabez Bowen. The original of this 

picture by Copley Mrs. W. H. Bowen. 

Photograph Sarah B. Bowen, original by Copley Mrs. W. H. Boiven. 

Oath of Allegiance, 1714. Jonas Bond Mrs. Joseph A. W illard. 

Piece of Massachusetts Currency Mrs. Joseph A. Willard. 

Baptismal Dress, worn by Wm. Bucknam, March, 1774. .Mrs. F. A. Ritggles. 

Caricature. Political situation of England and her 
Colonies, which belonged to Col. Joshua Bates of 
"Weymouth. See Lord Mahon's History Mrs. Warren Weston. 

Silver Wine-Cup ; part of the Camp Equipage of Col. 
Pickering. Probably used at Valley Forge 

Staff, or Wand, used by Rev. Ebenezer Turell, minister in the First Congre- 
gational Church in Medford, 1774 to 1778. 

Sword taken by Nathaniel Bemis from a British officer whom he shot on the 
retreat from Concord and Lexington, April 19, 1775. 

The publication of this edition of the Catalogue has been delayed by the 
constant arrival of interesting articles sent in after the original portion of the 
work had gone to press. 

The proceeds of the exhibition are to be devoted to the general fund of 
the Philadelphia Centennial. 



The Centennial of 1876. 



(Sjcljibition of i!lcbohitionarp i^ciic^ in 23o?ton. 

THE Committee appointed by the Ladies' Centennial Commis- 
sion of Boston to arrange for a temporary and special museum 
of relics of the Revolutionary period of 1775, having accepted the 
house 56 Beacon Street, kindly tendered them for this object, pro- 
pose to open it on the 14th of June, to continue one week. 

Persons having in their possession such relics are earnestly re- 
quested to lend them to this interesting exhibition. Portraits of 
distinguished jDatriots or loyalists, arms, furniture, clothing, china, 
silver or glass ware, or ornaments will be gratefully received. Auto- 
graph letters or documents of the period are also desiied. From 
the number of such objects known to exist it is beheved that this 
exhibition can be made both attractive and instructive, and, as it is 
the first of the kind in Boston, it should be of such a character as 
to assume historic importance. 

Glass cases will be provided, securely fastened, and the whole 
collection will be under the constant supervision of the Committee 
with special and trusty custodians both day and night. The house 
will be open in the day-time only, and neither gas nor fire will be 
allowed upon the premises. Persons disposed to aid the project of 
the Committee will please notify Dr. Samuel A. Green, Massachu- 
setts Historical Society, 30 Tremont Street, or any of the Commit- 
tee, or to the Centennial Rooms, State House. Such notice should 
be given promptly, as it is important to complete the arrangements 
before the day of opening. The fire-proof vaults of Messrs. Bige- 
low, Kennard, & Co. are at the disposal of the Committee for the 
reception and deposit of such valuable objects as may be immedi- 
ately tendered or need subsequent care. All articles should be 
plainly marked with the name and address of the owner. Careful 
transportation, if desired, will be furnished. 

The net proceeds of the exhibition will be placed at the disposal 
of the Ladies' Centennial Commission of Boston for the object which 
they have in charge. It is confidently hoped that this project will 
commend itself to'the people of Boston and of the State. 

The exhibition will be opened on Monday, at 4 p. m., witli some 
brief remarks by the Rev. George E. Ellis, D. D., and the reading 
of a new poem on the Battle of Bunker Hill by Dr. Oliver Wendell 
Holmes. 

Special tickets for the opening day, two dollars. Admission on 
other days, fifty cents ; season dckets, one dollar. Open from 9 
A. M. until sunset. 



Mrs. S. T. Hooper, 

Mrs. Augustus Hemenw^ay, 

Mrs. John Revere, 

Mrs. Charles Steedman, 

Miss L. P. Sohier, 

Miss Susan Hale. 

Richard Codman, 

Samuel A. Drake, 

Richard Frothingham. 

Samuel A. Green, 



B. Joy Jeffries, 
M. P. Kennard, 
Theodore Lyman, 
Augustus T. Perkins, 
Edward N. Perkins, 
Charles L. Pierson, 
Samuel M. Ouincy, 
J. Collins Warren, 
W. H. Whitmore, 
Edw^a.rd G. Porter. 



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